Lawyer

Lennox & Penney LLP; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennox & Penney LLP, a well-established law firm in Cambridge, Ontario, is seeking an associate lawyer with expertise in corporate/commercial law, real estate transactions, and estate planning. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who values teamwork and has a track record of managing client relationships. Join our supportive team and enjoy competitive compensation with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for career growth

Competitive compensation

Training from experts

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong background in corporate/commercial law, real estate law, and wills and estates.
• Existing client base is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle corporate/commercial transactions and real estate matters.
• Draft wills and manage estates.
• Build relationships with clients and contribute to firm reputation.

Skills

Time-management

Detail-oriented

Client relationship management

Team-player

Multi-tasking

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Lawyer– Corporate/Commercial, Real Estate, Wills and Estates

Lennox & Penney LLP (www.cambridgelaw.ca) is a well - established Cambridge, Ontario law firm seeking an associate with experience in corporate/commercial law, transactional real estate law, and drafting of wills and administration of estates. Our practice is solicitor focused and primarily includes corporate/commercial work, residential and commercial real estate work, and wills and estates work. Our firm is located in the City of Cambridge (Preston) with a clientele base that extends beyond our local area. We pride ourselves on being collegial, diligent, hard-working, and sociable.

Why Join our Team?

• Supportive team environment
• Experts to guide and train you
• Competitive Compensation
• Opportunities to grow your career

Our ideal candidate is:

• Keen to develop strong relationships with our clients and to build and maintain our reputation for quality legal services in the community
• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude
• Personable, ambitious, and hard-working
• Community minded and a team-player
• Looking to build a practice in the Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and surrounding areas

Requirements for the position:

• Law degree from an accredited law school, recognized by the Law Society of Ontario
• A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Minimum 1-3 year of work experience (with transcripts)
• Preferably 3-7 years of work experience
• Experience in corporate/commercial law, real estate law, and wills and estates will be considered a very valuable asset
• Ability to manage a client base and comfort with being in a client facing position
• Time-management skills, multi-tasking skills and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for contract and other document review
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Experience in other areas of law may also be an asset
• Existing client base would be an asset but is not a requirement
• We would also consider a more senior lawyer with an existing practice and will consider compensation models that reflect an existing client base.

Schedule: Full-Time. Office is open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, and the candidate will be expected to be at the office, substantively, during those hours.

Apply with your cover letter and resume to: Masay Morris, Office Manager at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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